Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist - 10 Positions at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

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Senior Principal Laboratory Technologist - 10 Positions

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldScience 

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Laboratory Technologist, CSG 8, or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
  • A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology), Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Building/Civil engineering, Earth or Sciences Biotechnology from a recognized institution;
  • A Higher Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Applied Sciences (Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Biology). Environmental Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Haematology, Histology and Cytology, Building/Construction/Civil Engineering and Earth or Sciences from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated professional and managerial capabilities in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:- 

  • Coordinating provision of   laboratory services;
  • Preparing and implementing work plans and programs; 
  • Ensuring submission of samples to reference and corroborating research institutes; 
  • Revising and approving laboratory manuals and quality specifications and standards;
  • Coordinating safe laboratory waste disposal; 
  • Overseeing proficiency testing; 
  • Managing laboratory supplies; 
  • Facilitating technical evaluation for laboratory supplies and equipment; 
  • Providing technical advice on biosecurity matters and ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice;
  • Implementing and maintaining laboratory operations standards (ISO 17025); and
  • Liaising and collaborating with regional and international reference laboratories and research institutions for exchange of laboratory findings
     

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on pscims.publicservice.go.ke to apply

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